Government Chief Whip Gail Teixeira addressed the opposition’s criticism of Budget 2024, stating that there are fundamental philosophical differences between the coalition and the PPP/C. In her 34th budget debate, Teixeira criticized the PNC-led opposition, describing them as irresponsible, reckless, and lacking substance. Teixeira expressed strong support for Budget 2024, describing it as a tangible […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has responded to opposition accusations regarding the alleged reckless use of the Natural Resources Sovereign Wealth Fund, emphasizing that the government has strengthened its functionality. Bharrat made these remarks during his budget debate presentation in the National Assembly, countering concerns raised by the opposition about the financial management of […]
In the ongoing debate over Guyana’s Budget 2024, Opposition Member of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo Halley expressed her view that the 1.146 trillion-dollar national budget fails to address the most critical need of citizens – the improvement of their current economic position. She questioned the ideologies and philosophies behind the budget, emphasizing the importance of policies […]
Member of Parliament Seepaul Narine asserts that Budget 2024 is a significant victory for the working class, introducing measures that safeguard and advance the lives of workers and their families. Narine’s comments come in response to Opposition MP Maureen Philadelphia, who criticized the government’s fiscal package, claiming it fails to meet the basic needs of […]
In the ongoing budget debates in Guyana’s Parliament, two legislators, representing the government and the main opposition, engaged in a heated exchange over the management of the country’s economy. Opposition Member of Parliament Juretha Fernandes asserted that the trillion-dollar budget presented lacks benefits for ordinary citizens. Fernandes contended that the APNU/AFC coalition, during its tenure […]
The budget debates for the fiscal year 2024 have commenced in Guyana’s National Assembly, one week after the government presented the country’s largest national budget, amounting to $1.146 trillion. The debates provide an opportunity for both government and opposition representatives to express their views on the budget’s content and allocations. Opposition Parliamentarian Roysdale Forde opened […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali asserted that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) inherited a range of “free-fall” sectors from the previous administration, particularly the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC). In a live broadcast on his official Facebook page, President Ali emphasized that his government, since assuming office in 2020, has strategically […]
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is set to convene its delegates’ congress in the second quarter of this year, as announced by General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo during his weekly press conference at the party’s headquarters. The congress, long overdue, will mark the election of a new leadership for the ruling party after almost seven […]
PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, responded to what he termed as the new narrative from the PNC-led APNU aimed at undermining the achievements of the government. In a statement on Thursday, Jagdeo refuted claims made by the opposition leader, Aubrey Norton, asserting that several ongoing projects and promises by the PPP/C government were already […]
During a year-end press conference, Gail Teixeira, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, has refuted claims of widespread corruption within the Guyana government. Teixeira emphasized that the existing anti-corruption framework in the country is effective and challenged the opposition to substantiate their corruption allegations with evidence. Teixeira highlighted the importance of presenting facts, asserting […]